Buying a saw tomorrow - which one?

[Cochese]

Right now I have your basic carpentry saws you'd find at the big box stores, plus an Irwin Japanese pull, and flush cut.

I want to be able to cut tenons for my bench project, and would like to use a nice saw while I'm doing it. I see tenon saws, but they are a bit pricey for me, and was wondering if a crosscut carcass saw would substitute well.

Specifically, I was looking at this: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...884,68511&ap=1 (and yes, I note what the picture shows).

as opposed to this:
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/1...htenonsaw.aspx

I haven't handled them yet, but I really like the look of the Veritas.

Also, for those that have used them, what do you think of the handles like on the Gent's saws? I know it's probably preference, but wanted to get an opinion on them. Going to be stopping by the store in the afternoon, so if you have a reply I'd be grateful. Thanks.

[nonsibi]

what saw

All the tools I have ever bought from Lee Valley have been excellent. In your case, you should perhaps think of some other possibilities. I have cut numerous tenons on my band saw and have watche people successfully cut them on a table saw.

[pelligrini]

I've heard good things on the Veritas carcass saws. I've been thinking of getting one (and looking at the gents and dovetails too). I wouldn't buy that Crown saw from highland. I have a set of crown chisels. I'm not impressed with their tools. They aren't bad, but I could have gotten a much better chisel (especially hold an edge) for just a little more money.

Personally, I like the japanese pull style saws. I have a Ryoba which I use most often and a Dozuki and another that doesn't have a back (Bakuma I think). I prefer the thinner kerf and pulling a saw rather than pushing it into the wood. I haven't tried a really good traditional american style saw though. That's why I was thinking of picking up one from Lee Valley.

[Cochese]

After conferring with one of the employees at Highland (more on that later), I went with the Veritas. The question was barely out of my mouth before he suggested it over the Crown. Thankfully, I was leaning that way anyway. So, I bought a $75 saw, which didn't come with a motor. I must be crazy, or at least I would have thought so a few months ago.

[Bruce Cohen]

So, I bought a $75 saw, which didn't come with a motor. I must be crazy, or at least I would have thought so a few months ago.

Hey, if you think that's a lot, check out the Lie-Nielsen saws. I've owned cars that cost less.

Bruce

[pelligrini]

It's a slippery slope. Their dovetail saws look pretty tasty too.

Did you check out the Wenzeloff saws? Only $182 for the large Tenon saw.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...52&cat=1,42884

[Cochese]

Hey, if you think that's a lot, check out the Lie-Nielsen saws. I've owned cars that cost less.

Bruce

It's a slippery slope. Their dovetail saws look pretty tasty too.

Did you check out the Wenzeloff saws? Only $182 for the large Tenon saw.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...52&cat=1,42884

I'm coming Elizabeth!